# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220023010049` · 10/16/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Locomotive
- **Injury source:** NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608492](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608492)
## Narrative

A CO-WORKER WAS BRINGING SUPPLIES FROM SURFACE TO SECTION #2. HE HAD CALLED FOR TRACK CLEARANCE. EE LEFT THE #1 SECTION WITH LOCOMOTIVE & A LOAD OF GARBAGE BUT FAILED TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE FROM SECTION TO SURFACE. THE 2 LOCOMOTIVES COLLIDED IN A SWAG ON #4 BELT. EE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, TREATED & RELEASED WITH ONE WEEK OFF.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*